Green Volusia - Estuary Exploration
- When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
- Location: 3283 Sleepy Hollow Road, New Smyrna Beach, FL
- Cost: Free
Explore the beautiful estuary at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, and discover what fish and other creatures live there!
The Volusia County Explore Volusia program invites you to join Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann on a dip-netting adventure at Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve. We’ll use dip nets and seine nets to study the aquatic life living amongst the mangrove islands and oyster reefs in these salt marsh areas.
** Important note: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to complete a waiver. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program. Visit Explore Volusia to print and complete a waiver ahead of time.
** Some map apps and GPS devices will take you to the incorrect location. Use the following link to direct you to Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, Sleepy Hollow: Dropped Pin in New Smyrna Beach, FL United States - Apple Maps
ACTIVITY: an easy, 0.25-mile walk, dip-netting and seine-netting
RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, you are not registered.
TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary.
AGES: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
ATTIRE: closed-toe shoes that can get wet, a bathing suit or clothing that can get wet
WHAT TO BRING: water, bug spray, sunscreen, towel, and a dry change of clothes
FACILITIES: There is a port-a-let but no running water on site.
For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (386) 943-7081, ext. 21266.
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- Contact Phone: 386-943-7081
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- Category: Free
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